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An Edinburgh state school has been named amongst the very best in Scotland, while one of the city’s top private schools is celebrating after achieving the best Higher results in the country.

The Edinburgh schools listed amongst best in Scotland

Encore Edinburgh has opened on Hope Street in the Capital, beneath the bustling Parisian-style West End Brasserie restaurant.

First look inside new Parisian-style cocktail bar

Two people have been rushed to hospital after a dog attacked three people in Edinburgh.

Two people rushed to hospital after dog attack

Work is underway ahead of schedule to repair Burnside Footbridge in Longstone.

Work begins early to repair footbridge and re-open vital link

To celebrate St Andrew’s Day, Edinburgh Castle was lit up with a call to rally Edinburgh’s kind and generous spirit and support #MAKESOMEONESDAY

In pictures: St Andrew's Day in Edinburgh over the years

Edinburgh's Christmas market has been named the third best Christmas market in Europe in research carried out by Saga Cruises. Photo by SWNS.

City has 'third best Christmas Market in Europe'

A tremendous opportunity has arisen to acquire this impressive and rarely available four bedroom Victorian terraced house ideally situated within the much sought-after Edinburgh district of Blackford.

Three-storey four-bedroom home in sought-after area

Edinburgh police caught a motorist driving “in the middle of the road” with frozen windows. Photo: Police Scotland

Motorist caught ‘in middle of road’ with frozen window

Bread Street Kitchen and Bar staff at St Andrew's Square celebrate the launch of the festive fundraiser. Pictured are Meath Trainor, Lawrence Cowan, Spiney, Agata Lubera and manager Eirini Dima.

Gordon Ramsay's festive fundraiser returns

Edinburgh Festivals

The Stand has staged Fringe shows at the New Town Theatre on George Street since 2017.

The Stand pulls plug on biggest Fringe venue after acts and crowds stay away
Comedy club operator The Stand will go ‘back to basics’ after axing shows at the New Town Theatre

Exclusive Sir Sean Connery’s family reveal plans for film and TV talent school in Leith

Aftersun star Paul Mescal and the film's writer-director, Charlotte Wells, at the 2022 EIFF opening gala. Picture: Pako Mera

New Edinburgh Film Festival director pledges ‘bright new future’

Exclusive Tourist tax risks creating ‘negative and unwelcoming’ image of Scotland

Emmanuel Sonubi and Susie McCabe, who will appear at Ho Ho Hogmanay in Edinburgh.

Ho Ho Hogmanay line-up for 2023/24 revealed

Traffic and Travel

Numerous police cars, an ambulance and a police dog unit are in currently in attendance on Craigentinny Road.

Ongoing incident as Edinburgh police swoop on flats

A decision on whether the Sheriffhall plans should go ahead in their current form is due to be announced 'in due course'

Sheriffhall roundabout decision ready

Councillors quizzed the council's chief executive this week about the delivery of the tram system in Edinburgh.

Tram project wouldn't have gone ahead without 'lies' to councillors

Signs are now in place to warn Edinburgh residents about the Low Emission Zone that goes live in June 2024. On Wednesday, November 29, councillor Scott Arthur met with contractors at Hope Park Terrace near the Meadows.

LEZ signs roll-out across the city - six months ahead of live launch

Edinburgh crane collapses and smashes into building

Met Office issues yellow warning of snow and ice

Crime

Former teacher John Brownlee, 88, is alleged to have carried out shocking campaigns of violence and torture against 35 schoolboys over a 20 year period at Edinburgh Academy.

Teacher accused of child abuse wont stand trial due to ill health

Ross Queripel was placed on a two year supervision order.

Disabled man escapes jail for domestic abuse

A 29-year-old man robbed at knife point in the early hours of the morning on a wooded path near to Kirkton South Road, Livingston. Police in Livingston are now appealing for information to assist their enquiries

29-year-old man robbed at knife point for mobile phone

Cheng Xia (24) Outside Edinburgh Sheriff Court.

Student caught with child abuse images and videos

Cheng Xia (24) Outside Edinburgh Sheriff Court.

Student caught with child abuse images and videos

Three teenagers have been charged in connection with an attempted break-in to premises on Bridge Road. Stock photo by John Devlin.

Teenagers charged following attempted break-in

Weather

Bookmakers Ladbrokes has named Edinburgh amongst the UK cities with the best chance of a White Christmas this year.

Latest odds for a White Christmas in Edinburgh

The UK city which gets the most snow has been revealed – and Edinburgh ranks high on the the list. Photo: Jane Barlow / PA

The 10 snowiest cities in the UK revealed by the Met Office

Business

Steve McMahon, who has joined Ingenious Audio, alongside the Edinburgh firm's chief executive John Crawford.

Key hire and six-figure funding boost for Edinburgh audio tech pioneer

The new W hotel offers stunning views of Edinburgh, including from here, the Wow suite living room.

New hotel with stunning views from rooftop terrace opens

Anyone with Andrew as their first name or surname can claim a free St Andrew's Day meal at two Edinburgh pubs.

Free St Andrew's Day meal for Andrew's

Politics

Councillor Stuart McKenzie. (Midlothian Council)

Consultation on council's housing process

The council plans to bring more empty home back into use faster

Council plans to turn void homes around more quickly

Alistair Darling was Chancellor during the global financial crisis. Picture: Lewis Whyld/PA Wire

Former Chancellor Alistair Darling dies, aged 70

The felled trees were on land off Newbattle Road, in a conservation area.

'Wilful destruction of trees’ leads to criminal report

UK Trending

Grand Theft Auto will soon be available to play on Netflix Games.

Grand Theft Auto to be released on Netflix Games

Take a look at the incredible wildlife images being considered for Wildlife Photgrapher of the Year People's Choice Award.

Images up for top gong in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year award

Clarkson's Farm has been renewed for a fourth season.

Amazon Prime Video confirm return of Jeremy Clarkson farm show

Former pop star presents the top 15 flashbacks in fashion

More than a fifth of adults have dozed off – while at their desk

The Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan dies aged 65

The Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan dies aged 65

Environment

Beginning in winter 2020, The Neighbouring Orchard is a living artwork created by Lothians artist Annie Lord with Art Walk Projects.

Apple tree growers wanted for community orchard expansion

Stock photo by PA of a Volvo car being charged using a Ubitricity lampost EV charging point.

Large rise in electric vehicle charging points in city

People

Doug Brown runs Hawthorn Property Services, which he promotes through his Nextdoor page ‘Doug the Handyman’.

Edinburgh tradesman voted amongst best in the UK
The jack-of-all-trades does everything from wall mounting TVs, to installing washing machines, and even building bespoke pizza oven stations

​The group is pictured during the reception at Rosslyn Chapel.

Three-day visit marks milestone in twinning partnership

79/1 The Shore is a contemporary, spacious 2nd floor apartment forming part of a luxury, factored waterside development in the highly desirable Shore district of Edinburgh.

Sleek and stylish two-bedroom flat for sale

The property benefits from this stunning sun room, bringing an abundance of natural light into the home.

Elegant four-bedroom forever home for sale

Pandas Yang Guang and Tian Tian arrived at Edinburgh Zoo in December 2011 as part of a 10-year exchange programme. Visitors will be able to see the adorable pair for the last time today before they enter quarantine and depart for China next week. Photo: RZSS

After 12 years Edinburgh Zoo's pandas area heading home

Education

Teachers now face violence and aggression from pupils on a daily basis, according to an EIS survey. Picture: Sean Bell.

Teachers say violence and abuse in schools is now 'normal'

Violence and aggression by pupils towards teachers has increased since the pandemic and is now a daily occurrence in many schools, the EIS survey found. Picture: David Jones

Teachers face violence and aggression on daily basis

Overall score: 4.68 out of 5. Breakdown of the rating scores from 1 to 5 for Melbourne: Student Friendliness: 4.93, Cost of Living: 3.91, Nightlife: 4.90. Public Transport: 4.78, Amenities: 4.89, Safety: 4.64.

In pictures: The 25 best student cities in the world

Student Living Index = average monthly living and accommodation cost ÷average monthly income. Ranked: 1. Student Living Index score: 0.74.

The 12 university towns and cities with the highest cost of student living

Address: Brabloch Crescent, Paisley PA3 4RG. Photo: Google Street View

The 12 best performing primary schools in Scotland 2023

Regius School

P1 Yearbook 2023: 22 adorable photos capturing pupils' first days at school

Health

Photo: OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images

Patient with 'heavy vaginal bleeding' left in A&E corridor

Laura and Stacey McCabe with Mason - they are backing the appeal for more egg and sperm donors.

IVF couple back campaign for more egg and sperm donors

Deciding to talk about someone’s hearing health can feel awkward, but if you follow this expert guidance, then in turn you can offer support. Picture – supplied

Ad Feature How to help a loved one regain their hearing

​Jeremy Balfour says the situation is ‘deeply concerning’.

MSP's concern on failure to inspect hopsitals

Opinion

Yaung Guang munches on bamboo at Edinburgh Zoo (Picture: Lisa Ferguson)

Forget pandas, penguins are back at the top where they belong - Susan Morrison

Have to admit outright and upfront, I am not a panda fan, so I do not grieve over their return to China. The excitement when our million dollar pandas rolled into town left me cold. As far as I could see, they didn’t do much.Susan MorrisonSusan Morrison
The Scottish Government Behaviour in Scottish Schools report says the behaviour most commonly reported as having the greatest negative impact was pupils using/looking at mobile phones or tablets when they should not

Ban on mobile phones can be part of school behaviour solution - Sue Webber

EICC chief executive Marshall Dallas. Picture: Stewart Attwood

It couldn’t get much worse - John McLellan

Big oil continues to spout its nonsense - Tommy Sheppard

By The Newsroom

An artist's impression of the Dunard Centre

A proper new vision for city needs visionaries - John McLellan

The number of rough sleepers is on the rise (Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA)

Depressing historic first for our city - Ian Murray

What is it about trying to get a tradesperson around to do some work? Asks Fiona Duff

Better to be ghosted by plasterer than by husband - Fiona Duff

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A complete ban on parking on pavements will come into force in Edinburgh in January (Picture: Lisa Ferguson)

Pavement parking ban is moment to cherish - Kevin Lang

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